"You
are magical with woodwinds and reeds... in fact, you make Kenny
G sound like a novice."
Steve Steinfeld, Beggars Road Music, top record search
firm
"If there's a better sax player than Dennis Marcellino in
the world, I haven't heard him."
Carter Knox, Fred Meyer Corp. (the #1 retail music outlet on the west coast)
"When
it comes to talent, soul and technical virtuosity, in my book
Dennis Marcellino has no equal!"
Vision Music Newsletter, April 2000
"The
Best version of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' I've ever heard!"
Ken O'Brien, DJ, KISN-FM (the #1 radio station in Portland,
OR)
"All
the remakes on this CD sound better than the originals!"
Bart Brodsky, Publisher of "Open Exchange", Berkeley,
California
"Dennis
Marcellino has a great voice. I've been singing professionally
for over 30 years and can really appreciate it. Ya' don't hear
very many good vocalists these days!!"
Rick Reed, Mp3.com
"Dennis
Marcellino's music is totally phenomenal! I mean, REALLY... the
solo in "Bring it on Home To Me" just completely blew
me away! I don't impress easily, and I'm beyond impressed. I'm
blown away"
Carl Spagnuolo, Musical Director for Bo Diddley and entertainment
attorney, Boca Raton, FL
(Amazing Grace is on the New Beginning CD)
"I
absolutely love this CD! Dennis is so-o-o talented. My thanks
to Dennis for making such beautiful music. He has a beautiful
voice, and tremendous instrumental talent. I hope this CD makes
it big because this is something too great for the human race
to not have!"
Theresa Lina, Concert pianist, Atlanta, Georgia
"This
CD is great! I've been playing 'Unchained Melody' over and over.
It's head over heels better than the original."
Leslie Nicolaides, Ludwig Publishing, Los Angeles
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Tenderly
CD
"The
greatest saxophonist on the planet!"
"Spotlight" review,Vision Music, top internet music website
"I
can't remember when I've been so entranced by an
album. Marcellino is a master virtuoso. FIVE STARS!"
Wayne Thompson, Jazzscene Magazine
"Brilliant
music from a remarkable talent!"
Joe Gett, Editor and Station Director, The Loft (ezine and internet radio station)
"Tenderly
is so-o-o soothing. I've been playing it every day."
D'Ann Workman, Portland, OR
"This
is a lovely collection of popular standards like 'Misty,' 'Tenderly,'
and'Summertime' rendered by saxophonist Dennis Marcellino and
guitarist Mark Stefani. Their combined credentials over the past
30 years are simply too long to list. If you love sweet, classic
popular songs, this will fill the bill soooo nicely."
Peggy J. Randle, NAPRA Review
"Genius
arrangements! Monster musicians!"
Stevan Pasero, million-CD-selling guitarist
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New Beginning CD
"When
it comes to soul, Dennis Marcellino redefines the term. His remarkable
tone and feel are full of passion and soulful expression."
Bob
Carlisle, Grammy & Dove Award, writer/singer of "Butterfly
Kisses"
"Dennis
Marcellino's music is so beautiful. He makes the sax sound like
angels singing." Kathy Simka, Entertainment Dept.,
Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
Dennis
Marcellino is a true music veteran. His credits include former
membership in The Tokens ("The Lion Sleeps Tonight"),
Sly and the Family Stone, The Elvin Bishop Group, The Electric
Flag and Rubicon. He is a consummate singer, saxophonist, flutist
and songwriter. New Beginning contains several instrumental cuts
along with a few vocals; each song is beautifully performed. The
first two cuts include exquisite saxophone performances.
Susan Bailey,
Grapevine music magazine
"The NEW BEGINNING
CD puts me into ecstasy."
Lynn Hoffman, Tracy, CA
"I
play this CD often, and have suggested it to a number of people."
Julian Harper, Alabama
"(sigh)
Absolutely gorgeous! The first two cuts just absolutely floored
me. I thought they were just dazzling. Many cuts on this CD are
absolutely beautiful."
Ken O'Brien, DJ, KGON-FM, Portland, Oregon
"Dennis
Marcellino's music is totally phenomenal! I mean, REALLY... the
solo in "Bring it on Home To Me" just completely blew
me away! And Amazing Grace is so completely soul-ful! I don't
impress easily, and I'm beyond impressed. I'm blown away"
Carl Spagnuolo, Musical Director for Bo Diddley and entertainment
attorney, Boca Raton, FL
("Bring it on Home to Me" is on the Daddy's
Home CD)
"Amazing
Grace" from the New Beginning CD was #1 at mp3.com in its
genre.
"I
just love this CD!!! It makes me feel like I'm in heaven listening
with God's angels."
Valerie Pinera (wife of Mike Pinera who wrote and sang "Ride
Captain Ride")
"WOW!!!!
I have never heard such an incredible CD!!"
Bill Carty, Alpharetta, GA
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The Spirit of Christmas CD
"Dennis'
Christmas CD is magnificent. I can't tell you how much I love
it...The best Christmas CD I've ever heard."
Lynn Hoffman, owner of Fiat Voluntas Tua, Tracy, CA
"Wow!...
I really liked the CD. Very, very nice work, Dennis!"
Sarah Lavey, Project Manager, Fred Meyer Stores
"This
is a beautiful Christmas CD! Dennis you play so beautifully. I
almost cried just listening to it."
Rosemary Reynosa, Modesto, CA
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